Haruki Murakami's new full-length novel, 'KAHO: The Tale of KAHO,' will be released on July 3, 2026 (Fri). This is Murakami's first novel since 'The City and Its Uncertain Wall' three years ago, and it is attracting significant attention not only from devoted fans but also from many book lovers. Book Description I must find the exit from this world— "Honestly, you're the first ugly person I've ever met like this." Twenty-six-year-old picture book artist KAHO was suddenly told this by a man she had just met. Not particularly beautiful or intelligent, but simply somewhat curious, she was purely surprised—more than angry or shocked. —What exactly is this man trying to tell me? Yet after that, a series of truly strange events begin to unfold around her. At magmabooks (Toranomon, Tokyo), operated by Maruzen & Junkudo, the novel 'KAHO: The Tale of KAHO' will be available for sale starting at 8:00 a.m. on July 3 (Fri)—three hours earlier than the store's regular opening time—at the 2nd-floor entrance, for customers eager to get their hands on the book as soon as possible. On that day, the store's lounge space 'magmalounge' will also open at 8:00 a.m. A special service will allow customers who purchase the book during the early sale to use the lounge at half the regular price, enabling them to start reading right after purchase. ◇ Lounge Usage Fees Regular seat: 550 yen per hour (1,925 yen for all-day use) Private room seat: 1,050 yen per hour (3,000 yen for all-day use) Additionally, on the 3rd floor's featured books shelf, magmabooks is hosting a special event titled 'In Commemoration of KAHO's July 3 Release: Haruki Murakami Fair,' showcasing a curated selection of Murakami's related works that continue to be read across generations. Those wishing to get 'KAHO: The Tale of KAHO' as quickly as possible should definitely visit magmabooks in Toranomon, Tokyo. 📘 magmabooks Store Information Address: 1-22-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Glassrock Building, 2nd & 3rd floors Ac